DevOps Engineer
StackNexus · Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Drive CI/CD automation for Kubernetes workloads.
- Manage GitHub workflows and artifact repositories.
- Build and optimize pipelines with Jenkins, CircleCI, Argo.
- Implement GitOps for Kubernetes deployments.
- Collaborate across teams for DevOps best practices.
About the role
DevOps Engineer
StackNexus is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of relevant experience to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving end-to-end CI/CD automation across hybrid environments, with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based workloads and GitOps-driven delivery. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on experience with source code management, artifact repositories, and modern pipeline tools, bringing an automation-first mindset to streamline build, test, security, and deployment workflows.
Objectives of this Role
- Own and drive end-to-end CI/CD automation across hybrid environments.
- Focus on Kubernetes based workloads and GitOps driven delivery.
- Utilize hands-on experience with source code management, artifact repositories, and modern pipeline tools.
- Streamline build, test, security, and deployment workflows with an automation-first mindset.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines from code commit to production deployment across multiple environments and applications.
- Own and administer GitHub based workflows (branches, PRs, code reviews, release tagging, protection rules) to enable reliable release management.
- Manage container image registries (Docker Hub, JFrog, Harbor) and binary/artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory) for application and dependency artifacts.
- Build, standardize, and optimize pipelines using Jenkins, CircleCI, and Argo (Argo CD / Argo Workflows) for build, test, security scan, and deployment stages, following best practices.
- Implement GitOps based deployment workflows for Kubernetes using CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain reusable YAML based templates for CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes manifests, Helm/Kustomize, and configuration management.
- Write automation and tooling in Python and shell (bash) to integrate systems, build custom CLIs/helpers, and eliminate manual tasks.
- Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters across multiple platforms (EKS/GKE/AKS, on-prem distributions such as vanilla Kubernetes, OpenShift, RKE, etc.).
- Implement and maintain application deployment strategies on Kubernetes (Helm, Kustomize, raw manifests), including rolling, canary, and blue/green deployments.
- Ensure CI/CD and platform integrations work seamlessly in hybrid environments (on-prem DC and public cloud), including networking, secrets, and identity integrations.
- Embed security, compliance, and quality gates into pipelines (linting, SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, container image scanning, policy checks).
- Monitor and continuously improve pipeline reliability, execution time, and feedback loops, leveraging metrics and observability tooling.
- Collaborate closely with development, QA, SRE/platform, and operations teams to standardize delivery patterns and champion DevOps best practices.
Preferred Skill Set
- Strong experience designing and operating production-grade CI/CD pipelines for microservices or distributed systems.
- Hands-on expertise with GitHub and Git-based workflows.
- Deep working knowledge of at least two CI/CD tools: Jenkins, CircleCI, Argo CD, Argo Workflows, or equivalent.
- Strong proficiency in YAML for CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes manifests, Helm/Kustomize charts, and config management.
- Solid programming/scripting skills in Python and bash.
- Strong Kubernetes knowledge: cluster architecture, deployments, stateful sets, services, ingress, config maps, secrets, RBAC, resource requests/limits, autoscaling, and troubleshooting.
- Experience operating Kubernetes on multiple platforms (EKS/GKE/AKS plus at least one on-prem or alternative distro).
- Strong Linux fundamentals, containerization (Docker/Containerd), and debugging skills.
- Automation-first mindset with a track record of eliminating manual steps.
Secondary Skills
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
- Observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, or OpenTelemetry.
- Security best practices for Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containers.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools.
- Understanding of hybrid infrastructure patterns.
- Experience with configuration management and GitOps practices.
- Knowledge of database and message broker basics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform, or SRE roles with a strong focus on CI/CD and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience owning CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based deployments in production environments.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Preferred certifications (nice to have): Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD/CKS), cloud provider certifications, or Terraform/DevOps oriented certifications.
Business Hours
Normal business hours. The expectation would be to start early to cover PST timezone or start late to cover EST time. Exception subject to manager permission.
Job Type
Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days from the office (Tuesday and Thursday). In case of business need and high demand, the manager may request presence in the office on other days.
Key Skills/Competency
- DevOps Engineering
- CI/CD Automation
- Kubernetes
- GitOps
- Python Scripting
- Shell Scripting (Bash)
- Jenkins
- CircleCI
- Argo CD
- Infrastructure as Code
Skills & topics
- DevOps Engineer
- CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- GitOps
- Jenkins
- CircleCI
- Argo CD
- Python
- Bash
- Docker
- SRE
- Cloud Engineering
- Automation
- Hybrid Cloud
- Microservices
- EKS
- GKE
- AKS
- OpenShift
- Helm
- Kustomize
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of DevOps experience, focusing on CI/CD, Kubernetes, and GitOps. Quantify achievements in pipeline automation and deployment strategies.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize proficiency in Python, bash scripting, YAML, Jenkins, CircleCI, and Argo CD in your application. Detail experience with EKS/GKE/AKS and on-prem Kubernetes.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss Kubernetes architecture, troubleshooting, CI/CD pipeline design, and hybrid environment integrations. Practice explaining complex technical concepts clearly.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Highlight your experience working with development, QA, and operations teams. Be prepared to discuss how you champion DevOps best practices and improve software delivery.
- Research StackNexus: Understand their focus on automation, hybrid environments, and Kubernetes. Align your answers with their values and technical needs.
Technical preparation
Master Kubernetes concepts and command-line tools.,Build and deploy sample CI/CD pipelines.,Script automation tasks in Python and Bash.,Practice GitOps deployments with Argo CD.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex CI/CD challenge you solved.,How do you handle production incidents?,Explain a time you improved team collaboration.,How do you stay updated with new technologies?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the DevOps Engineer role at StackNexus?
- The DevOps Engineer role at StackNexus requires strong experience in CI/CD automation, Kubernetes (including EKS/GKE/AKS and on-prem), GitOps, scripting (Python, bash), YAML for pipeline and manifest management, and familiarity with tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, and Argo CD. Experience with GitHub workflows and artifact repositories is also crucial.
- What is the work arrangement for the DevOps Engineer position at StackNexus?
- This is a hybrid position at StackNexus, requiring a minimum of two days in the office per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). However, based on business needs, you may be asked to come into the office on other days.
- How important is prior experience with specific CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Argo for the DevOps Engineer role?
- StackNexus values deep working knowledge of at least two CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Argo CD, or Argo Workflows. Demonstrating expertise in pipeline as code and template development with these tools is highly regarded.
- What kind of collaboration is expected for the DevOps Engineer at StackNexus?
- The DevOps Engineer is expected to collaborate closely with development, QA, SRE/platform, and operations teams. The goal is to standardize delivery patterns, champion DevOps best practices, and improve software delivery speed and reliability across the organization.
- Are there preferred certifications for the DevOps Engineer position at StackNexus?
- While not mandatory, StackNexus prefers candidates with relevant certifications such as Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD/CKS), cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), or Terraform/DevOps oriented certifications. These are considered a plus.
- What programming languages are essential for the DevOps Engineer role at StackNexus?
- Solid programming and scripting skills in Python and bash are essential for the DevOps Engineer role at StackNexus. These skills are needed to build integrations, create custom CLIs/helpers, and automate repetitive tasks.
- Does StackNexus expect DevOps Engineers to work with hybrid cloud environments?
- Yes, StackNexus specifically looks for experience ensuring CI/CD and platform integrations work seamlessly in hybrid environments (on-prem data center and public cloud), including networking, secrets, and identity integrations.
- What is the expected experience level for the DevOps Engineer at StackNexus?
- StackNexus requires a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform, or SRE roles, with a strong focus on CI/CD and Kubernetes. This experience should include proven ownership of CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments in production environments.